An Elevated Tasting Involving Sake Pairing Is The Best Way To Explore Sake

It should come as no surprise with the popularity of sushi on menus and being served at chic parties that an increased interest in other things Japanese would whet a food lover’s appetite. Sake has been a staple of Japanese cuisine for centuries, and now is experiencing a rise in demand and awareness in the American fine-dining scene. Top chefs who embrace vintage champagne like Dom Pérignon have in the same manner gravitated to Iwa 5, which can retail for $200 per bottle.

The fermented rice alcohol and its uniqueness is what may be engaging a new set of drinkers. Like wine, sake is available in all sorts of flavor profiles: From light and crisp, delicate and dry, or bold and rich, there is a choice for nearly every occasion and palate. And it pairs beautifully with food just as wine does.

So how do you decide what sake to pair with your meal? Keep in mind, selecting sake is about personal preference however the important thing to note is that it should present a harmonious well-balanced flavor profile. If you are new to sake and want to know how to pair it with dinner, the best way to explore is at a tasting. Momoya Soho has a unique offering thanks to their beverage director, Leo Le who has honed his skills as a sommelier studying sake and created a wine list featuring sakes that are traditional as well as contemporary varieties to pair with modern and authentic Japanese dishes.